Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Liam Schwartz (22), left, and Ben Bohr (15), defend against Nazareth Academy’s Rasim Johnson (12) in the final game of Aurora Central Jeremy Izzo Shootout in Aurora Saturday, Jan. 4.
Aurora University’s, Joevonn McCottry, drives to the basket defended by Monmouth College’s Jordan Hill Monday, Jan. 6.
Balloons drop in a noon countdown at the Fox Valley Park District’s annual New Year’s Eve Bash Tuesday, Dec. 31 at Vaughn Recreation Center in Aurora.
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were seeing stars Sunday, Jan.5. In a second annual celebration of Epiphany, when three kings followed a star to bring gifts to the Christ child, Wesley members and friends were invited to select a star from 80 wooden stars in a collection
Aurora’s Santori Public Library celebrated Three Kings Day with food, photos, crafts, face-painting and gifts from the kings Sunday, Jan. 5. The 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos (three wisemen) attracted more than 200 attendees to the event held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The minimum wage in Illinois was increased to $15 an hour January 1, to complete a six-year transition period since the increase was approved in 2019. As of New Year’s Day, Illinois workers making minimum wage wages rose by $1 and tipped workers will see
Aurora’s African American Men of Unity celebrated its 23rd annual Kwanzaa Saturday, Dec. 28 at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. With the theme “Strive in 2025,” the free, family event stressed family, community and culture. More than 100 persons attended the harambee, coming together in Swahili. The event featured a
Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated Christmas Eve with an annual pageant by youth and adults before a candlelight worship service Tuesday, Dec. 24. The pageant featured youth and adult volunteer actors from the congregation in period costumes. Thew Elliott, church music and liturgy director, led carol singing and
Cindy Sellen of Montgomery looked forward to January 2024. After a lifetime of giving to others, including years of working at jobs that expected giving, Cindy was finally going to retire. Probation officer, junior high teacher, Catholic Charities facilitator; Cindy was always there for others. She planned on a very
Happy 2025 from APLD! Are you setting a new year resolution? As we step into 2025, many people will make resolutions as promises to improve themselves and their lives. Whether you’re aiming to get your finances in order, learn a new language, or unleash your creative potential, the Aurora Public
A group of residents from Covenant Living at the Holmstad used their homemaking skills in the community’s Creative Arts Center kitchen to make some holiday treats for Batavia first responders last week.
Many of the Plano Methodist Sunday School Children pose with the hat and mitten trees displayed at the Plano Methodist Church adorned with some of the hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens.
Plano Firefighters pose with The Grinch, who helped collect donations for Plano Rockin’ Christmas.
Crystal Johnson, deputy executive director of Just Food, of The Just Food Initiative of the Fox Valley, based in Batavia, was the tour-guide for two farmers from Spain visiting the Fox Valley December 12 and 13. The farmers Javier Fatas and Luis Perez- Portillo came to the U.S. at the
Aurora and Tri-Cities United Methodist churches celebrated the first Sunday after Christmas with a shared worship service Sunday, Dec. 29. The event at Batavia UMC featured leaders from Aurora Wesley UMC, Batavia UMC, Geneva UMC and Baker Memorial UMC, St. Charles. Rev. Melissa Meyers, Batavia UMC pastor, opened the service
Aurora mayor Richard Irvin and leaders from PENN Entertainment/Hollywood Casino Aurora gathered to celebrate the ceremonial topping off of the new structure, December 19.
Santa is with the winners of the ugly Christmas sweater contest held Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the Kiwanis Club of Aurora Christmas Party.
As the holiday season continues, it is a perfect opportunity to come together, reflect on traditions, and celebrate the diverse holidays that bring warmth and joy to our communities. The Aurora Public Library District is thrilled to be host to its 10th annual Celebración del Día de los Reyes Magos,
The Chicago Tribune has named Tim Rater, president and CEO, Paramount Theatre in downtown Aurora, its “2024 Chicagoan of the Year in Theater.” The Chicago Tribune praised Rater for helping to increase the appeal of Aurora’s downtown by making arts programming accessible to almost everyone. In the article, Rater responded,
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Miguel Vazquez (32) drives to the basket against St. Ignatius Friday, Dec. 20.
